Groundbreaking on Phase Two of the Campus Development aims to provide a home for top talent and engage the international life science and biotech community.

  San Diego, Calif. – A new landmark is coming to Sorrento Mesa, a suburb of San Diego. BioLegend, Inc.®, the global leader in life science, continues to plan for future growth and the Hughes Marino Project Management team is proud to be part of it.   The site was originally 7.5-acres of land partially divided [...]

Executive Board Changes at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Darmstadt, Germany – The Personnel Committee of E. Merck KG, Darmstadt, Germany, has decided on changes in the responsibilities of the Executive Board of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, effective September 1, 2017. Walter Galinat (61) will hand over responsibility for the Performance Materials business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to his Executive Board colleague Kai [...]

DNASTAR Appoints SHIPS Bioscience as Japanese Distributor

MADISON, Wisconsin – DNASTAR® has appointed SHIPS Bioscience as a distributor of its DNA, RNA and protein sequence analysis software in Japan, effective immediately. SHIPS Bioscience is a new company devoted to meeting the life science needs of researchers throughout Japan primarily through the distribution and support of DNASTAR software.   Shinji Shimada, President of [...]

Edico Genome Signs Contracts With NHGRI And NCI For Use Of DRAGEN For Cancer Research

SAN DIEGO — Edico Genome today announced it has signed contracts with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the use of its DRAGENTM(Dynamic Read Analysis for Genomics) Bio-IT platform. Continuing their initiatives to advance cancer research, NHGRI and NCI purchased Edico Genome’s DRAGEN Somatic pipeline and DRAGEN Genome pipeline, ensuring accuracy, reducing costs and accelerating [...]

Electrothermal’s IA9300 Digital Melting Point Apparatus is now available with IQ/OQ Documentation

Cole-Parmer Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments, announced today that Electrothermal's IA9300 Digital Melting Point is now available with Installation Qualification and Operation Qualification documentation (IQ/OQ). The IQ/OQ ensures that equipment installation and performance are of the highest standards, guaranteeing that those in regulated industries are compliant with international requirements. There are [...]

Fluidigm Corporation Announces Termination of Tax Benefit Preservation Plan

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) announced today that its tax benefit preservation plan had expired pursuant to its terms, effectively terminating the plan as of August 1, 2017. Stockholders are not required to take any action as a result of this expiration. In connection with the expiration of the tax benefit preservation plan, [...]

PacBio Announces New Agreement with Novogene to Purchase Ten Sequel Systems

Increases Novogene's Capacity to Run 20 Sequel Systems at a Time MENLO PARK, Calif. and SAN DIEGO -- Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) and Novogene Corporation today announced a new agreement by Novogene to purchase 10 Sequel® Systems, giving the DNA sequencing service provider the capacity to run up to 20 Sequel Systems at a [...]

Bruker Announces Acquisition of Field-Portable Platform for Fast and Universal Immunoassay-Detection of Bacteria, Viruses and Toxins

Ultra-Sensitive Electrochemical Biochip-based Instrument and Consumables to Expand Bruker's Bio-Detection Capabilities for Homeland Security and Microbiology Applications LEIPZIG, Germany -- Bruker today announced the closing of a technology platform and product line acquisition to further expand its range of bacterial, viral and toxin detection solutions for homeland security bio-detection and for selected microbiology applications.  Financial details were [...]

Tosoh Bioscience LLC Announces Partnership with PolyAnalytik Inc.

Now Offering Unparalleled GPC Expertise King of Prussia, PA Tosoh Bioscience LLC is excited to announce their newly formed partnership with PolyAnalytik Inc. (London, Ontario, Canada), broadening their reach and expertise in the field of GPC for polymer characterization. This new partner will serve as an authorized distributor and technical resource supporting the EcoSEC® GPC [...]

First Successful Colorimetric LAMP Experiment Performed on International Space Station Opens Up New Possibilities for DNA-based Diagnostics in Outer Space

IPSWICH, MA, USA — Detecting a specific DNA sequence outside of the laboratory, without bulky equipment or even electricity, may seem unlikely. However, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) did just that using a technique developed by New England Biolabs® (NEB®). For the first time, astronauts 250 miles above Earth successfully tested a novel [...]

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